Thank you so much for signing my book here in Miami, Fl. The picture came out great! Thanks for everything, Deana, you're everything I thought you'd be. Your book was wonderful!

Love,
Al

Dear Deana,

I live in the South of France, so near to Italy, soft country of the love song where your father is the ambassador.
I am 54 years old, I cross France for my job, and one moment you become the partner of Dean throughout the road. This voice it's the desire for living!
My question: is what your book was translated into French?

Thank you
J. Robert

Hi J. Robert,

What a fabulous letter. We are currently in negotiations for my book to be published in French.

Deana

Dear Deana:

I just finished reading your wonderful book and truly enjoyed every page.

Growing up in an Italian family your dad's music was always playing and whenever I hear him sing it brings me back to those days growing up. I also play his CD's all them time and my own teenage daughters enjoy his music as well.

You seem to have a close relationship with your brothers and sisters, were they supportive during the writing of your book?

Also, my husband, my father, my sister and I went to the Dean Martin Festival in Steubenville this year for the first time and truly enjoyed ourselves. It was great hearing the stories told by you and Dennis farina and it was a wonderful tribute to your father.

Teri Smith

Hi Deana,

Great book!!!!
Any chance that you will come to
Providence, R.I. for a book signing?

Walter

Hi Walter,

Absolutely. What’s your favorite book store in Providence?

Deana

Dear Deana,

Not a question, just wanted to let you know I was there at the Dean Martin festival in Steubenville June 2005, bought your book, you signed it and I just finished reading it. It was great, truly enjoyed it. I have bought in the past supposed bios of your dad, but was disappointed they mostly talked about people he knew not about the man. I loved your book and cried when the sad events were described and was happy for you for the triumphs. Your dad was the greatest and thank you for keeping his memory alive and introducing him to those who never got to enjoy him. Keep up the good work. See you in Steubenville next June.

Norma Ruck

Hi Norma,

Thank you for our kind words. I look forward to seeing you in June.

Deana

Dear Deana,

First of all just read your book -got thru it in record time- I can only repeat what others have said, sad and funny, but most of all such a personal touch that at times I felt like I was re-living your close personal memories with the incomparable Dino. You have to be taken aback at times at just how much your dad was loved by his fans and friends- a quick question, my son Danny, insists years ago he saw your dad on an advertisement that said he was going to be on "the Muppets Show" I was not aware of him ever doing that show- please verify if he did and if so - is his appearance available on DVD. Thanks again for the wonderful warm feelings that filled my heart and even the tear or two that fluffed my eye reading about my favorite entertainer of all time- your beloved dad.

Thank you,
Chris

Hi Chris,

Thank you for your kind thoughts. I am not aware of my father ever being on The Muppets Show. It would have been a fabulous idea and I am certain he would have enjoyed it greatly.

Deana

HI Deana,

I know that the odds are against me in getting a response from you. At least it doesn’t hurt to try. I’m a great admirer of your father. Over the years I have been disappointed that there aren't many photo books about your father. Yes! There are many photo books about Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, which I do have them, but why not your father? I’d like to have an opportunity to produce a book, but I didn't know who and where I should contact. Certainly I’d like to have his family's approval and their helps. It would be a great honored to do this for your father, his family and his fans.

Thank you! God bless you.
Ron

Hi Ron,

Thanks for your inquiry and you will be happy to know that we are currently working on a coffee table book filled with wonderful photos of my father.

Deana

HI Deana,

First, let me tell you I’m a great fan of your father. I have quite a few of his CD's and love singing along. I have quite a collection of Martin and Lewis videos as well as the best of the Dean Martin variety show on vhs.

My question is, on the ‘Dino: The Essential Dean Martin’ CD there is the song, 'I’d cry like a baby'. Do you know if this song was ever put out on sheet music? I’ve looked on eBay and other such places, but have never seen it.

Thanks for writing your book and giving us a glimpse of your family's private world.

The lord's blessings to you and your family,
Michael

Hi Michael,

I have never seen it in a sheet music format. That being said, if anyone has information, please send me an email and I will post it here.

Deana

Deana,

I get to listen to you all on Casino 93 in Missouri. My mother-in-law loves to come visit us so she can listen to this station - I know there must be a station near her that carries you as well as the other great shows on Casino 93. She lives in Kingfisher OK - if you are on any Oklahoma city or maybe Tulsa stations, she might be able to get you - are you on in Oklahoma?

Terry

Hi Terry,

I am happy to hear that your Mother loves my radio show on “Music Of Your Life.” It’s a nationally syndicated show and a list of radio stations can be found on the internet at: musicofyourlife.com. If she cannot find a radio station near her, she can always listen on line via the internet.

Deana

HI Deana,

Would you know anybody who might be interested in buying Dean’s 1972
Jaguar?

Thanks,
Mic

Dear Deana,

I very much enjoyed your book as I'm a big fan of Deans music & films, and was most surprised to read that you studied at Dartington, I work for Devon Life Magazine and we are based in Totnes!! If you wish we could forward you a copy? It would also make an interesting story for our magazine.

Best wishes,
Jonathan

Hi Jonathan,

I would love to have a copy of Devon Life Magazine.

Deana

Hello Deana,

Loved Dean have most of his records I am such a fan I have set up a Dean Martin forum.

Mike

Dear Deana,

I just finished reading Ricci's book and at the end he was thanking different people who had passed on and he mentioned Claudia. He said I love and miss you. Was this your sister Claudia or someone else?

Thanks,
Marsha

Hi Marsha,

Yes, that was our beautiful sister Claudia.

Deana

Dear Deana,

Sorry I missed you in Miami. My brother Jay was quite impressed by your presentation and your style. He also commented on what a great guy John is. Barbara tells me that you were in Philadelphia. I’m sorry I missed that one as well. I had some questions for you about Betty. I wanted you to know that my mother Mary worshipped your dad. I have never heard her speak of anyone with such unbridled reverence. She had his photograph next to her at her deathbed. She remembered him for his kindness, and for the way he treated others. She said he had a way of making everyone around him feel important. I have a photo of him (8 by 10) that was apparently taken in Morton, PA in the backyard of my great
Grandmother's house.

Love,
Pete

HI Deana,

I am the publicity manager for two authors who have just finished a new book entitled, Steubenville. It features the church, mural, historical sign and the 1940 city directory of your father's since he's a native of Steubenville. Could I send you a copy of the book? It is new in our images of America series and is a pictorial history of Steubenville. Thanks for your time!

Regards,
Adie Lee

Hi Adie Lee,

I would love a copy of your book. Thank you.

Deana

Hello there Deana,

It was a pleasure to meet you on the plane and hangout with you in the airport too. You are a beautiful woman with a warm heart. I look forward to chatting with you about my cookbook. Have you tried the "Southwestern Flair Seasoning" yet? What do you think? I'll wait to hear from you and tell you all about the BBQ competition in Memphis.

Best regards,
Gregory
Aka Ghef Gregory

Hi Gregory,

The "Southwestern Flair Seasoning" was great. How did you do in the competition?

Deana

Deana,

How many marriages and children, did Dean have?

Phyllis

Hi Phyllis,

It’s all in my book, “Memories Are Made Of This.”

Deana

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